Google’s answer to ChatGPT — Bard — has evolved quite a lot since it was launched in March this year. The generative AI chatbot has been updated with new features routinely and is now getting another new feature — integration of YouTube videos. In a changelog update for Bard, Google said “We’ve heard you want deeper engagement with YouTube videos. So we’re expanding the YouTube Extension to understand some video content so you can have a richer conversation with Bard about it.”
How will the feature work?
Google said that it is taking the first steps in Bard’s ability to understand YouTube videos.For example, if you’re looking for videos on how to make olive oil cake, you can now also ask how many eggs the recipe in the first video requires.
The integration will allow Bard to analyse YouTube videos, extracting key information such as the video’s topic, main points, and overall sentiment. This information will then be used to enhance Bard’s responses to user queries.
For instance, if a user asks Bard a question about a specific YouTube video, Bard will be able to access and process the video’s content, providing a detailed and accurate response that goes beyond simply summarising the video’s title or description.
How will it help users?
Bard’s ability to access and process YouTube videos will enable it to provide more detailed and informative answers to user queries, even those related to complex or nuanced topics. Furthermore, Bard’s access to YouTube’s vast library of videos will provide it with a wealth of inspiration for generating creative text formats, such as poems, scripts, and musical pieces.
The integration of YouTube into Bard is stillin a nascent stage and there might be certain issues with the execution. That has been the case with most generative AI tech and this is unlikely to be different.